Formal or informal? C1-C2
Listen to some examples of different levels of formality.
Choose the most appropriate response to each one from each choice of four.
Read through the options first. Circle the correct letters.
1
a ‘How do you do?’
b ‘Great to see you!’
c ‘How’s it going?’
d ‘Long time, no see.’
2
a ‘Okey-dokey.’
b ‘No probs.’
c ‘Of course.’
d ‘You most certainly can, sir.’
3
a ‘I’m terribly grateful.’
b ‘Thanks so much.’
c ‘Cheers, mate.’
d ‘That’s very kind.’
4
a ‘No way.’
b ‘Not likely.’
c ‘I can’t apologise enough.’
d ‘I’m afraid not.’
Listen to the recording again and check your answers. Why are the other options inappropriate?